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Is a Ford Mondeo ST220 a good investment? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I run a 2004 Ford Mondeo Ghia X 130 diesel currently and like the spec, reliability and comfort on long distances. Is the ST220 a practical buy to replace... -
How can I give my modified Morris Minor better ground clearance? 7 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Morris Minor fitted with an 1800cc Morris Marina engine and running gear. The heavier engine and reduced ground clearance causes the sump to ground... -
What's the best way to get insurance for a 17 year old? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My son is getting his older brothers car for his 17th birthday. My dilemma is do we register the car in his name for now, with me as a named driver until... -
Is my Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 compatable with E5 petrol? 14 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
Could you please advise if E5 would be suitable for my 2011 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 petrol? I have been using E10 fuel but am getting problems with the engine... -
How reliable is the Toyota Avensis? 1 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Avensis 1.6 D4D estate with 65,000 miles on the clock. It has a full dealer service history. I have read that the engine is not reliable... -
Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to... -
Does mileage affect diesel particulate filters (DPF)? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
You recently suggested that low mileage has an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters. Low mileage has nothing to do with it. If I don’t regularly... -
Can you recommend a short estate car with a flat load space? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Peugeot 207 SW but reliability is making us think that it's time for a change. We prefer to have a short estate car with a flat load... -
How much should I pay for a Peugeot Partner van for a camper conversion? 7 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to be buying a small van with the intention of converting it into a small camper. How much should I put aside for a reliable Peugeot Partner... -
What's the best used SUV for under £22,000? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Peugeot 3008 and I am very satisfied with its 1.6 diesel engine and manual gearbox. I’m going to be updating this year and am at present looking... -
Does the timing belt in a Ford Focus last the lifetime of the car? 12 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
You have recently given a number of answers on timing belts, e.g. on length of time before fitting a new belt and failures on the Ford Fiesta. I have a... -
I'll need to replace my ageing car before 2030, but should I wait a few years to buy an electric car? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have an 11-year-old car which I'll probably replace before the end of the decade. There seem to be three possibilities: replace soon with another petrol... -
We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles... -
Which pick-up is best for farm work? 23 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Please can you advise me on which pick up is the best? I've been looking at the Toyota Hilux, but I'm wondering what year would be the best to buy. My... -
My car's battery has failed while the car is in warranty. Why am I being charged for a replacement? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The battery in my BMW has failed after 24,000 miles and the car is still in warranty. As an experienced driver, I've made sure the car has had regular... -
Can you recommend a hybrid estate that'll be suitable for dogs and towing? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Mistubishi Outlander PHEV. I need an estate car with hybrid/plug-in, large boot (I've got dogs) and, ideally, occasional 4WD.... -
I have a diesel car that's been sat around for 8 months. Could this cause the injectors to fail? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The engine in my diesel Mercedes was fine before but it was left sitting for nearly eight months, without starting. When it was started again the engine... -
Garage says brakes are rusty and need cleaned due to lack of driving. Is this right? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My daughter in law took her Mazda MX-5 for a service this week. It's about eighteen months old and she has had it since June 2020. Due to lockdown, though,... -
Can you recommend a small car for short journeys? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which car do you recommend for short journeys? I now only drive about 3 miles per day to work. Also, would it be better to go for a brand new one or one... -
Can you recommend a large car to replace my Discovery 3? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Land Rover Discovery 3 (2004), which I'm looking to replace. I need something with a big boot for 2 large dogs and capable of towing...
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